This Soichiro Kushigata Sakuri 15mm Japanese Kanna Rabbet Plane delivers precise and clean grooves for traditional carpentry and joinery tasks. Featuring a durable SK-5 steel blade housed in a curved hardwood body, it supports smooth planing even in narrow rebate channels. Designed for control and efficiency, this plane enables users to achieve accurate surface finishes in tight or hard-to-reach corners.Perfectly suited for trimming grooves, rabbets, and recessed joints in both hardwood and softwood, this rabbet plane is ideal for making tenons, window sash slots, or mortise and dado adjustments. Its compact blade width makes it especially suitable for narrow edge work where full-width planes cannot reach. Whether you’re crafting cabinetry or adjusting panel gaps, it ensures control and precision.Product Data:• Blade Width: 15mm• Overall Length: 273mm• Material: SK-5 Steel Blade, Hardwood Body• Weight: 230g• Set Contents: One Plane with Blade FittedTo use, hold the wooden body securely with both hands, aligning the blade edge flush with the groove or rebate you wish to plane. Apply controlled forward pressure while maintaining consistent contact with the surface. Blade depth can be lightly adjusted using taps on the wedge or body with a small wooden mallet as needed.After use, wipe the blade clean and apply a light coating of camellia oil or rust-preventive oil to prevent oxidation. Store in a dry location away from moisture and direct sunlight. Always use with care and keep away from children. Not suitable for metal or plastic surfaces.